Wilkes University Quick Facts
| Duration: 2-3 Years | Courses: | Faculty: 19 |
| Est. Applications: 85 | Acceptance Rate: 85% | Est. Class Size: 72 |
Program Description
The Wilkes University School of Pharmacy provides a dynamic, challenging and comprehensive curriculum, focused on the future, that will serve as the foundation for life long learning and practice. Our graduates will be able to provide quality patient care in a wide range of health systems, in metropolitan and rural areas, and will be potential leaders in the profession. http://www.wilkes.edu/academics/colleges/nesbitt-college-of-pharmacy/
PharmD Program Highlights
- Private Institution
- No Baccalaureate Degree Required
- $300 deposit to hold acceptance
- Conducts interviews of applicants
- No Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
- PCAT composite score Required
- Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
- No Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
- No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766
Acceptance Rate for Wilkes University
85%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 85%
School Demographics (2018)
| Female: 55% | Male: 45% | Age: 18-61 |
Tuition
| Tuition: | $38,276 | per year |
| Tuition Fee: | $1,886 | per year |
Requirements
PCAT Score and G.P.A
| Minimum GPA: 2.50 | Average GPA: 2.50 | Minimum PCAT: N/A |
| Program Prerequisites | |
| Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | |
| Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 28 |
| Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | |
| Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the: |
Spring 2019 term
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Course Prerequisites Table
| Course Title | Semester/Quarter Hours |
| Gen Chemistry with lab 8 crs Gen Biology with lab 8 crs Calculus 4 Crs Oral Com (3 Crs) Microeconomics (3 Crs) Organic Chemistry with lab 8 Crs OR Essentials of Organic Chemistry with lab (4 Crs) Gen Physics 4 Crs Statistics 3 Crs | 41 |
| General Biology w/lab | 8 |
| Calculus | 4 |
| Oral Communications | 3 |
| Microeconomics | 3 |
| Organic Chemistry w/lab | 8 |
| General Physics | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 |
| Total |
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
| General Information | http://www.wilkes.edu/pharm. |
| LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: | Clergy, Co-Worker, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Professor of Liberal Arts, Math and Science, Supervisor, Teaching Assistant |
| LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: | |
| Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser |
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| LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED: | Family, Friend, Pre-Health Advisor |
| Are Committee Letters accepted? | Yes |
| A Committee Letter is: | Recommended but Not Required |
| Does it count as more than one LOR? | No |
| Details: | |
| Are Composite Letters accepted?
Does it count as more than one LOR? |
Recommended but Not Required
No |
Interview Information
| Interview Format: | Individual applicants with two or more interviewers |
| Interview Dates: | |
| Details: | http://www.wilkes.edu/pharm. Required on-site interview |
Applying
Deadline
02/01/2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
Pharmacy School Tour Video
Contact Information
Website: https://wilkes.edu/pharm
Social Profiles
| Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WilkesUniversity/ | Instagram @wilkesu |